Dunkin’ Supply Shortage Impacts Multiple States
Dunkin’ Drought: No Doughnuts in Sight
Dunkin’ stores in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island in Nebraska, as well as some other states, have been left without doughnuts on their shelves. The problem is attributed to a "manufacturing error," with signs on doors and drive-thru kiosks informing customers of the unavailability of the pastries.
Coffee Lovers Disappointed
Tyler Raikar, an Omaha resident, stopped by a Dunkin’ location early Friday morning, only to be told they had no doughnuts. "What? No doughnuts! That’s tragic!" she exclaimed. While she was more interested in the coffee, she was a little disappointed she couldn’t get a doughnut. "Hopefully they have them soon," she said.
Supply Chain Issues in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Throughout Albuquerque, New Mexico, and surrounding suburbs, store after store confirmed a doughnut drought. Some employees blamed supply chain issues, while others said delivery trucks had been arriving without the cargo that Dunkin’ is famous for. Employees hoped stocks would be replenished by next week.
Manager Refuses to Comment
A manager at a west Omaha Dunkin’ location refused to comment on the cause of the shortage, citing corporate orders from Dunkin’s headquarters. The manager said the shortage was a national problem.
No Shortage in Other Regions
Checks of locations in St. Joseph, Missouri, and Boston, where Dunkin’ has a strong following, found no shortage of doughnuts.
About Dunkin’
Dunkin’ is one of the world’s largest coffee and doughnut brands, with over 13,200 restaurants. The company was founded in Massachusetts in 1950 and was purchased by Inspire Brands in 2020 for $11.3 billion.
Dunkin’ Statement
A spokesperson for Inspire Brands, Jack D’Amato, said there was an issue with doughnuts from a single supplier that impacted stores in Nebraska and some other states. About 4% of Dunkin’s U.S. stores were affected, but the company has already begun restocking some affected stores. The exact number of stores impacted and the cause of the issue are still being investigated.
Conclusion
The Dunkin’ supply shortage has left many customers disappointed, but the company is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. In the meantime, customers can still enjoy their favorite coffee and other drinks at participating locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is there a doughnut shortage at Dunkin’?
A: The shortage is attributed to a manufacturing error and supply chain issues.
Q: How many stores are affected?
A: About 4% of Dunkin’s U.S. stores are affected.
Q: When will the doughnuts be back in stock?
A: The company hopes to have them back in stock by next week.
Q: Is this a national problem?
A: Yes, according to a manager at a west Omaha Dunkin’ location.
